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Like NPR "All Things Considered" with a focus on astronomy and space topics to include... literally any object or phenomenon above Earth's atmosphere. (PLEASE abstain from posting anything about astrology)

Like NPR "All Things Considered" with a focus on astronomy and space topics to include... literally any object or phenomenon above Earth's atmosphere. (PLEASE abstain from posting anything about astrology)

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All Things Astronomy
Oct 9, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Druvius
Oops, Europa landers might have a problem ...
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 5, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by starwatcher-al
I just want to let all of you know that the Draconid meteor shower that is usually a weak shower just might be fairly strong this year. Look outside in the 7th, 8th, 9th with the 8th being the strongest. The parent comet is in the neighborhood so a ...
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 5, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Rings raining down on Saturn
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 5, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Anonbene
$100,000 door stop. A rock used as a doorstop for the past 30 years turns out to be a meteorite valued at $100K
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 3, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Lukian
we can see it but it's still silent... Silent Opportunity Mars Rover Spotted from Space (Photo) The dust has cleared enough for NASA's Mars rover Opportunity to be spotted from space. On Thursday (Sept. 20), the agency's Mars Reconnaissance ...
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 3, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Lukian
we have a goblin in our midst. Astronomers have discovered a distant world in the outer Solar System. Named 2015 TG387 and nicknamed The Goblin, it never gets any closer to the Sun than about 65 times the Earth–Sun distance, or roughly twice ...
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 2, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Anonbene
Juno is speeding around Jupiter at something like 160,000 mph. At that speed how many generations would it take to get to Alpha Centauri? Trying to come to a simple answer to give to folks thinking aliens visit us regularly. I think hundreds or ...
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 2, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Denker
Long space journeys could destroy astronauts guts and prematurely age brains... interesting article.
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 30, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Oumuamua - the first known Interstellar traveller - amazing that we know this much about stars in our local galaxy to be able to pinpoint 4 stars from which this visitor likely came. Rock is still a little creepy to me ?
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 25, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by DoublePlusDanny
I was sitting on an airplane this afternoon and got the chance rewatch Contact for the first time in quite a while. What a classic. Any other Sagan fans?
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 24, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by RaulPerez
After wanting one for a while I finally brought a telescope. I'm even more amazed
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 21, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
CubeSat Technology I ❤️ this newsletter! Sign up. Always good stuff in here!
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 18, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Lutherzme
Fresh Air podcast - Neil deGrasse Tyson examines the unspoken alliance between science and war.
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 18, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
TESS first science images... hunting for planets. The LMC on the edge ❤️
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 17, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
... would the the real Starman please stand up... What they've accomplished in the last 10 years is astounding! The best is yet to come.
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 15, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by llinenboy67
I believe the big bang theory actually came from a black hole
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 15, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by llinenboy67
Can anyone give me the low down on dark matter I am writing a paper
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 15, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by VAH1979
Today is the 150th anniversary of the RASC here in Canada. I don't know about you but I'm going to head off to U of T to see the night sky at their star party.
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 14, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Lukian
This is a little strange event happening. Solar observatory in NM has been shutdown by the FBI... release the X-Files plots!!
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 13, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
That's it! I've had it. I'm not making any more stars. I'll just eject all the left over material now. ;)
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 13, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Not a good goal for the Earth to look like Jupiter, unfortunately, we're getting there this season.
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 8, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Whatever.... EM gave us this:
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 7, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by MacTavish
Concise Beginners Guide with Links for Telescope Astronomy Just in case anyone may have use for this article.
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 7, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Curiosity Selfie on Vera Rubin Ridge (from Aug 9)
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All Things Astronomy
Sep 6, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Lukian
A well deserved correction in science history. Jocelyn Bell Burnell is about to get some much-deserved recognition, and a pretty big chunk of change to boot. The British astrophysicist will receive a Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental...
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Posted by starwatcher-alThe occultation of Mars on the 7th.

Posted by starwatcher-alThe occultation of Mars on the 7th.

Posted by starwatcher-alSolar minimum was in 2019 so the sun is ramping up in flares, spots and prominences.

Posted by starwatcher-alI missed the early phases of the eclipse but the clouds mostly left during totality. All in all a great eclipse. Next one is Nov. 8-22

Posted by starwatcher-alI missed the early phases of the eclipse but the clouds mostly left during totality. All in all a great eclipse. Next one is Nov. 8-22

Posted by RobecologyFor those following the JWST.

Posted by AnonySchmoose The post-launch set-up of the new James Webb telescope has gone very well.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by starwatcher-al Did you know that you can see Venus in the daytime?

Posted by starwatcher-alOne of these days I think that I'll figure out this Nikon.
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